St. Bernard Project

Join St. Bernard Project’s Veterans Corps and take on your next mission

Program Description

Veterans Corps engages veterans in meaningful service that brings American families back home; while creating a supportive community for veterans to network and advocate for a more veteran-friendly Southeastern Louisiana. An offshoot of St. Bernard Project’s well-established AmeriCorps program, Veterans Corps members will serve for 10 months alongside SBP’s 60+ AmeriCorps members and 200+ daily volunteers in every phase of construction. In addition to serving SBP’s clients on the worksite every day, Veterans Corps members will also develop unique service projects and outreach events that will provide a venue for veterans throughout the area to connect and support one another.

Who Should Apply

St. Bernard Project is looking for highly motivated individuals who are ready to devote their energy to restoring our community. Members will play a vital role in rebuilding our clients’ homes and in fostering a more veteran-friendly environment within their colleges and the larger community.

The Benefits

In exchange for their service, Veterans Corps members will receive a living stipend and an education award upon completion of their service term. Members will also receive training on how to access the benefits and opportunities available to veterans, as well as develop superior leadership skills and gain valuable professional/construction experience.

It’s Flexible

Veterans Corps is a 10 month commitment, and members will serve Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with the occasional weekend or night. Because Veterans Corps members may also be students, specific days and hours are flexible to work within school commitments, as long as the 1800 hour commitment is met.

Available Positions

SITE SUPERVISOR

Site Supervisors are at the heart of St Bernard Project’s Rebuilding Program. Site Supervisors work in the field leading groups of 10 – 15 volunteers in completing the construction tasks needed to rebuild a clients’ home. In addition to having to having a clear understanding of construction skills, a Site Supervisor is responsible for serving as an effective instructor, morale booster, and monitor of safety and quality of work while on site. Through the quality of their work and their interaction with volunteers, Site Supervisors should ensure that St Bernard Project is represented in a professional and positive light.

SKILLED SPECIALIST – CARPENTRY

Responsible for completing rough and finish carpentry work on St. Bernard Project’s clients’ homes/jobsites. This work includes:

• Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
• Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws; Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
• Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
• Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
• Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
• Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
• Install interior doors, trim, baseboard and cabinets.
• Comfort reading blueprints and/or diagrams to understand dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.

WAREHOUSE SUPPLY COORDINATOR

The warehouse is a key component in completing homes in an effective and affordable manner and getting families home. Warehouse supply coordinators work as a member of the warehouse team in a variety of roles and must be prepared to adapt to maintain the tempo of operations.

SITE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY COORDINATOR

A key position within the organization that is more than just a general office worker – though much of the work will be in an office. The Site Maintenance & Safety Coordinator must understand processes that are complex at times. In doing this, they seamlessly integrate the different pieces of the construction office. The Site Maintenance & Safety Coordinator maintains all front office operations, as well as tracks data on houses and ensures that necessary permits and inspections are obtained to allow for a continuous flow of work.

Apply Today!

St. Bernard Project is currently accepting applicants to begin working with one of our construction teams as soon as possible for a ten-month service term. For more information or to apply, email your resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in serving in Veterans Corps to veteranscorps@stbernardproject.org.

The Team Member Services Coordinator handles the day-to-day operations of the Team Member Services Department to include services, policies, and programs for the organization. The Team Member Services Coordinator drives practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior team. The Team Member Services Coordinator carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: hiring, information systems, employee relations, benefits, compensation, professional development and compliance.

Salary Range: $25,000 – $30,000+ depending on skill and experience level

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all aspects of the hiring process, including posting job descriptions, responding to applicants, scheduling interviews, and checking references
• Ensures compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Supports on-boarding of new employees by processing new employee information, completing background checks and presenting organizational policies and procedures
• Maintains up-to-date employee files by completing data entry and filing as needed
• Develops and implements new policies and documentation as needed
• Supports the orientation of new employees, training of current employees and exit interviews for departing employees
• Administers team member compensation and benefits
• Ensures employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Provides employee relations/services and counseling
• Fosters the development of a superior workforce
• Promotes the development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Plans all staff meetings and events
• Invests in personal ongoing development

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to learn new skills and improve current systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks effectively
• Knowledge of state and federal employment systems and laws to include Louisiana Workforce Commission, unemployment and workers compensation
• Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
• Able to work in a fast paced, constantly changing work place
• Positive attitude, ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
• Strong passion for the work of the St Bernard Project
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Requirements:

• Successful work history
• Employment Eligibility Documentation
• Be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
• Possess verifiable references

Please send resume and cover letter to HR@stbernardproject.org.

REPORTS TO: CFO
DEPARTMENT: Finance
TYPE: Exempt/Full-Time

• Government grant billing
• Preparing monthly financial statements for grant portfolio
• Job costing and variance reporting to project managers
• Creation of job estimates and tracking variances
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Processing payroll through Paychex
• Processing expense reports
• Processing timesheets/billable hours
• Account reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Custodian of petty cash

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, BS in Accounting (preferred)
• Intermediate Excel, some Access experience a plus
• 3+ years experience, job costing a plus
• 3+ years experience with QuickBooks
• Work history in the non-profit sector preferred
• Detailed oriented yet flexible

SBP offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits and vacation/sick days. To apply, please email resume with “Staff Accountant” in subject line to HR@stbernardproject.org.

POSITION: Licensed Journeyman Electrician
REPORTS TO: Specialty Crew Manager
DEPARTMENT: Construction
SALARY RANGE:$32,000-$35,300

Overview:

The journeyman electrician works under the master electrician//head of department and is responsible for the proper installation of assigned tasks and/or scope of work.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and teach a crew of apprentices in rough-in’s, trim outs and trouble shooting
• Communicate time lines with supervisor
• Submit any paperwork in a timely manner
• Assembling, installing, testing and maintaining electrical wiring, equipment, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem/non-compliance with code
• Connecting wires to circuit breakers or other components
• Installing electrical service to point of service
• Maintaining current journeyman electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Supporting Construction Managers and Site Supervisors to ensure job site safety and security

Qualifications:

• Skilled electrician with 3-5 years experience
• May have additional experience in a particular scope of work or product type
• Licensed journeyman electrician
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes’ codes and construction safety requirements

TO APPLY: Please email resume named “Electrician” in the subject line to HR@stbernardproject.org.

Thank you for your interest in St. Bernard Project’s AmeriCorps Program. SBP is currently hiring for two mid-term AmeriCorps start dates:

Half Term AmeriCorps Program
-900 hour/5 month commitment
-Begins early March and ends early August
-Living stipend of $1210 per month pre-tax
-Education award of $2750

Summer AmeriCorps Program
-10 week commitment
-Begins early June and ends early August
-Living stipend of $1210 per month pre-tax
-Education award of $1,132

St. Bernard Project’s AmeriCorps members serve in many facets of our operations–in both field work and office positions. You do not necessarily need construction experience to work on our construction team as long as you have a sincere desire to learn the skillsets necessary to succeed. We are currently recruiting members for the following positions:

Site Supervisor
The Site Supervisor is responsible for providing on the ground support at a client’s home, known as a project site, for all aspects of a family’s rebuilding project including managing/requesting tools and materials, ensuring progress and high quality of construction work, maintaining a safe and organized work site, as well as interacting with the homeowners and leading volunteers.

Skilled Specialist – Carpentry

Warehouse & Supply Runner

Site Maintenance & Safety Coordinator
A key position within the organization, the Site Maintenance & Safety Coordinator must understand processes that are complex at times. In doing this, they seamlessly integrate the different pieces of the construction office. The Site Maintenance & Safety Coordinator maintains all construction office operations, as well as tracks data on houses and ensures that necessary permits and inspections are obtained to allow for a continuous flow of work.

St. Bernard Project uses a three stage application/interview process:

1) Receipt of application materials (Cover Letter, Resume)
2) First round interview
3) Second round interview

Through this three part process, we strive to identify your strengths and areas of best fit within SBP. We also aim to give you a good sense of what it means to be a member of the SBP team. Pick a position of interest and write a cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for that position. Submit this along with a current resume to Sarah Sievert, AmeriCorps Program Manager, at sarah.sievert@stbernardproject.org.

In the coming weeks, St Bernard Project will begin interviewing for our 2012-2013 AmeriCorps Program. Participation in this program requires a full time, 10 month service commitment that will begin in mid-August. Anyone applying for our mid-term start dates may also be considered for our 2012-2013 AmeriCorps Program. If you are interested in receiving information regarding the 2012-2013 AmeriCorps Program, please make sure to indicate, and we will provide you with more details as they become available.

As an SBP Reserve, you will lead volunteers in rebuilding homes 2 or more days each month. Through shadowing current staff and completing hands-on construction work, you will receive extensive training in how to manage a worksite and rebuild homes according to SBP’s method. This position is ideal for local volunteers looking to gain leadership skills while playing a vital role in our community’s recovery.